Mott, Lucretia to Wright, Martha C., 1857 4mo 1
Scope and Contents
8 pages. Fragment. The first two pages were written by Marianna Pelham Mott, possibly addressed to Lucretia Mott. The Lucretia Mott letter to Martha Coffin Wright begins on page three. Details recent events and news concerning family and friends. References the circulation of correspondence. Discusses a reverend "Mr. Mellen," possibly Charles Mellen Tyler. Attended a lecture by Charles Lenox Remond and wants to attend a meeting held by him and Benjamin Smith Jones at the African American Israel Church. Describes attending a seance conducted by a medium named Miss Quincy.
Subjects: Remond, Charles Lenox, 1810-1873; African American abolitionists; Seances; Psychics; Personal correspondence
Dates
- Creation: 1857 4mo 1
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